Available Programs

The Ohio Benefit Bank can connect you to programs and resources that can stabilize your household, AND benefit your community as a whole. Learn more about the programs available below and then get started with your application!

Remember, when you begin your application, you may need to refer to some commonly requested documents to make sure your application is accurate.

Food and Nutrition Programs:

Known as Food Assistance in Ohio, this program is also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and was formerly called food stamps. It is a federal program that can help you to purchase groceries, and it boosts your local economy when you buy food at grocery stores in your community. Click here to apply today!

The WIC program is a nutrition program for pregnant women and children age 5 years and younger, providing access to nutritious foods, information and breastfeeding education. Click here to apply today!

Healthcare Assistance Programs:

Known as the Healthy Start and Healthy Families Programs, these programs are designed to assist pregnant women, children and/or their parents/guardians in need of health insurance. Click here to apply today!

Medicare Premium Assistance is a set of Medicare programs designed to assist low-income Medicare recipients with the cost of their Part A and/or Part B premiums, as well as potentially helping with their cost sharing with Medicare. Click here to apply today!

Child and Family Health Services is a network of health care resources available throughout Ohio. The network gives families the ability to access health services, such as physicals, laboratory tests, health and diet counseling, pregnancy-related care and more. Click here to apply today!

Ohio’s Best Rx is a prescription drug discount card designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Ohio residents. This program assistance Ohioans who are 60 years of age or older with any income, as well as other families lacking prescription coverage.
Click here to apply today!

Taxes and Student Aid Programs:

Most households that make under $60,000 can file their state and federal taxes for free with The Benefit Bank. Everyone who files with The Benefit Bank is screened for various credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit-- credits which are often missed by Ohioans filing their taxes otherwise. By e-filing, Ohioans can maximize their refunds, while receiving their refunds in 14 days or less. Click here to file today!

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable federal tax credit for low- to moderate-income working individuals and families. Individuals between the ages of 25 and 65 with earned income may qualify for the EITC if they meet certain income guidelines. Click here to file today!

The FAFSA is used to apply for federal financial aid to cover the cost of college and other post-secondary programs. Categories of aid fall into one of three sections: grants, work-study, and loans, each supported through the FAFSA. Click here to apply today!

Child Care Assistance, also known as Title XX, helps low-income working families pay for child care. Families are responsible for a co-payment and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services subsidizes the remaining amount. Click here to apply today!

The Golden Buckeye Program connects Ohio’s elderly and disabled residents to information about resources in their community and discounts on goods and services, like prescription drugs, banking services and state park admission fees. Click here to apply today!

The National Voter Registration Application is for first-time voters as well as registered voters who need to change registration information, like name, address, or political party affiliation. Click here to apply today!

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